UK: Ex-Premier Foods exec joins Inter Link as CEO

By: just-food.com | 1 May 2007

Inter Link Foods has appointed former Premier Foods executive Ian Croxford as chief executive, the UK company has announced.

Croxford replaces Chris Thompson, who will also step down from Inter Link's board. The appointment is effective as of today (1 May).

With 25 years in the food and drink industry, Croxford most recently served as group operations director at Premier Foods. Prior to this, he held senior management positions at Banshee Spirits, Bacardi, Diageo, Tate & Lyle and Allied Lyons.

Commenting on the appointment, Inter Link chairman Jeremy Hamer, said: "I am delighted that Ian Croxford is joining us as chief executive. We have a big task ahead to turn Inter Link Foods around and Ian's experience and drive will be invaluable."

Companies: Premier Foods, Inter Link Foods, Tate & Lyle